Double the Dirty

So today starts a week of fun Dare to get Dirty challenges at Splitcoast Stampers.  I usually try to do a few, but with my current stamping slump, I thought maybe I should try to do most of them.  We shall see how that goes!  Up first is Lydia's challenge.  Now I can't share the details of the challenge with you as that's a secret for Fan Club members, but they've all been fun so far today.  I think it's well worth joining the site.  :)

I love these crazy birds so much.  I thought pairing this guy with the sentiment and some yellow watercoloring might be funny.

Another fun challenge, more watercolors!  I figured I'd use them a bit while they are on my desk, so it might be the theme of the day.  This one is for Teresa's challenge.  I love the pretty color of the paint I used on this one.  Those Gansai Tambi colors are amazing!

You'll be seeing more frequent blog posts from me this next week or so, so I hope that's not annoying.  I want to get them uploaded as I do them and as I get a chance.

Crazy Bird Birthday

I found a little energy over the past few days to visit my poor stamp room.   I thought I'd work on my stash of birthday cards so I grabbed these crazy birds to use.  Simon Says Stamps Wednesday challenge was all about ombre, so I used my distress inks to make an ombre background.   I found another new challenge at 7 Kids College Fund, so I also want to join in there.

...and DONE! Yay!!!

So happy!   I stayed up last night and managed to finish my last three cards!   I almost gave up around 9, but one last episode of Private Practice helped me stay and finish.  :)   I had to do fussy cutting, a new technique, and even managed to use an image I colored ages ago but hadn't used.   Whew!  Another year in the books!!

Yvette's challenge was to use construction related materials or stamps for a card.  I looked but we must not be very handy because I couldn't find anything.  I did have this awesome set from Two Paper Divas called You Are a Handy Guy that was perfect! I enjoy coloring these images a lot and cutting them out doesn't bother me at all because I love the look of them.  

This was my card for a try a tutorial from the SCS resource section.  I've been wanting to try the Iris Twist technique for ages, so I went with it!   It wasn't as difficult as I thought and I think the result is so neat!

And finally, Lydia asked us to cross the finish line.  We were to draw a line on our card and have something cross it.   I had colored this crazy bird back at the beginning of the challenges and hadn't had a chance to use her on anything.  I decided she was perfect for the finale.

Thanks for visiting and seeing all the cards from the past five weeks!  I hope they inspired you and I hope you will join in next year and make some of your own!

Crazy for Freshly Made Sketches

I've had this crazy bird colored and on my desk for a while now.  The past few days have been horrible (crying parents, crying Laila), so I took advantage of having an image already ready to make a quick card for Freshly Made Sketches this week.   Cindy H is our hostess with the mostest this week and she dared tilt something.  I'm just sure it was on purpose to drive me crazy.  lol   Just kidding, Cindy!  I love you!

I wanted my bird to be in party mode, so I quickly drew a hat and colored it with my Copics.  I hope it doesn't look too awful as I am totally NOT an artist.  Don't you just love the expression on his face?   He can't believe you are 29...AGAIN!    Ha!  

Stamps:  Tim Holtz Bird Crazy, Unity Happy 29th Birthday...Again

Ink:  Memento Black, Stampin' Up! Real Red, Copic Markers

Paper:  Neenah Solar White, Stampin' Up! Epic Day

Dies:  MFT Instaframe, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders

Embellishments:  Misc Sequins, Studio Calico Wood Veneers Stars, Stampin' Up! Linen Thread

She got very excited yesterday about drawing caterpillars.  lol   She just kept drawing them over and over!   She cracks me up when she's not making me crazy!  

FMS Crazy Bird

It's Wednesday and time for a new Freshly Made Sketches challenge.   This week is my sketch and it's a simple one.  For my card I used one of the awesome Tim Holtz Bird Crazy birds.   My sweet friend Jen M. was kind enough to send me some of the birds to try out and man!  They are so fun, but they are a bit difficult to color.  I thought my poor guy looked a little sick, so I made him into a get well card.  lol

The design team has some fabulous creations, so be sure to go check them out!  I was just blown away with their work again this week.

Our latest cooking adventure was banana pudding!  She sure loves whisking.  :)